Log Finishing and Restoration
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Proper care and maintenance of the wood in a log home can create a beautiful habitat and prevent a host of problems in the future. If logs are properly cared for and maintained, it can more than double your home life expectancy. Consultation, careful planning and repairs should be entrusted to a Professional who understands all facets of log and timber structures. Each Log Home is unique, in appearance and maintenance requirements. On top of creating your log structure, here are the additional services that we offer:
- Consultation for Maintenance and Restoration
- Cleaning & Surface Removal
- Pressure Washing
- Sanding and Grinding
- Preservatives
- Staining and Sealing
- Caulking and Chinking
- Energy Sealing
There are Four basic Steps to Beautify and Protect Your Log Home
- RESTORE If you own an older log home you may need to remove the old finish and bring your home to a fresh new state.
- PRESERVE We recommend using special preservatives to protect against termites, carpenter ants, insects, rot, mold and mildew
- STAIN You will need to apply finish to protect and bring out the beauty of your log home
- SEAL Use flexible sealants between the logs, when necessary, to energy seal and weatherproof your log home
It is wise and necessary to periodically inspect your log home.
Inspection Check List
When inspecting the exterior of the building, look for:
- Landscape plants within 18 inches of exterior walls.
- Gutters & down spouts everywhere in good working order.
- Any wood within 12 inches of (or especially in contact with ) ground.
- Wood piles at least 18 inches away from house.
- Look for general patterns of fading of the finish.
- Look more carefully at areas that are most exposed to weather.
- South and west walls usually get more sun exposure.
- Walls facing prevailing winds are exposed to more rain.
- Fading of the finish.
- Water staining on exposed log ends.
- Water staining on exposed walls. Make sure that no sprinkler directs water at the wall.
- Including water patterns on windy days! Look for dust, pollens, etc. on upward facing portion of logs.
- Clean off with water or mild cleaning solutions. Inspect for any cracking, peeling or blistering of finish. Check water repellent quality of finish.
- Spray or splash water on walls, then look for it to "bead".
- Press masking tape onto a log and peel back to see if finish remains intact. If any of it comes off, it is ready to re-finish. Inspect for presence of molds or mildews.
- On top of finish (can it be washed off?)
- Underneath finish. Carefully inspect logs for signs of moisture.
- Discolored wood.
- Softened wood. Pay special attention to all logs and ends extending to or beyond roof overhangs.
Upward facing checks (1/4 inch or wider) should be sealed
Inspect integrity of all sealant joinery at log-log interfaces, windows, doors, checks, roof lines or any potential air or water intrusion points.